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Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on West Village Housing Project

Jacksonville State University held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 15, for the West Village Housing Project, which will become the University's largest residence hall and a major addition to the western gateway of campus.

 
Jax State to Accept Alabama High School Diploma Option B for Admission

Following approval from the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 15, Jacksonville State University is proud to announce that it will admit students with an eligible GPA who graduate with Alabama's Option B High School Diploma Pathway, in addition to students who graduate with Option A for undergraduate admission. 
 
Jax State Expands Support for Military-Affiliated Students, Earns 2025–26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Jacksonville State University has once again been named a Military Friendly® School, earning the 2025–26 designation for its continued commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
 
Jax State Breaks Ground on New Serenity Garden in Collaboration with Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

Jacksonville State University and the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) gathered Friday morning to break ground on the new Serenity Garden—an outdoor space designed to promote rest, reflection, and renewal for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 
 
Jacksonville State University Testing Services Earns National Certification

Jacksonville State University’s Testing Services, located within the Student Success Center, has been awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA), recognizing its commitment to providing high-quality, secure testing environments.
 
Jax State Dedicates Legal Office Suite in Honor of Samuel Monk

Jacksonville State University held a ceremony on Monday afternoon to dedicate the university’s Legal Office Suite in honor of longtime legal counsel and devoted Gamecock, Samuel Monk.  Colleagues, friends, and university leadership gathered to celebrate Monk’s decades of service and lasting contributions to the university. Hosted in front of the newly named suite in Angle Hall, the ceremony featured remarks from Chief University Counsel Emily Davey, Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr., Board of Trustees Chairman Randy Jones, and Monk himself. 
 
Jax State Computer Science Professor Dr. Arup Ghosh Leads Students to Success at Prestigious IEEE Conference

Jacksonville State University Computer Science Professor Dr. Arup Ghosh recently led ten students—Jakob Skipper, Corey Dunn, Denzel Stinson, Tyler Best, Kris Mcanally, Norah Martin, Katty Juarez, Stutika Thapa Shrestha, Dikshant Shrestha, and Prashant Basyal—to an impressive showing at IEEE SoutheastCon 2025, held March 27–30 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
 
Explore Graduate Study Opportunities in the UK with the Marshall Scholarship

Jax State students interested in pursuing graduate studies abroad are invited to a special information session about the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
 
Jax State’s Dr. Lori Hensley Honored with Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award

Dr. Lori L. Hensley, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Jacksonville State University, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award, the league announced Thursday.
 
Jacksonville State Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments and Expanded Membership

Jacksonville State University has announced changes to its Board of Trustees, including the creation of two new at-large positions and the confirmation of two new board members.
 
‘His door was always open’

Former students of Dr. Fred Gant celebrate the impact the retired chemistry professor had on their medical careers
 
Kelly Martin Promoted to Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Jax State

Jacksonville State University has announced the promotion of Kelly Martin to Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. A proud Jax State alumna, Martin has dedicated her career to student enrollment, recruitment, and outreach, bringing a wealth of experience to her new role.
 
Jax State to Host Exclusive Screening of Lilly on April 17 Before Nationwide Release

On Thursday, April 17, the Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences will host an exclusive screening of Lilly ahead of its nationwide release on May 9.
 
Jax State College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences Presents Kaleidoscope: A Festival of the Arts

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State University proudly presents Kaleidoscope 2025, a month-long festival celebrating the arts and humanities.
 
Jax State Earns Bid to National Invitation Tournament

For the first time in program history, the Jacksonville State Men's Basketball team has earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament. The Gamecocks will open up the event by playing at Georgia Tech on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN2.